Hibachi Grill & Buffet
Last inspected: Aug 18, 2025
67
Score
Hibachi Grill & Buffet, located at 12183 Katy Fwy in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on 2025-08-18, resulting in a score of 67. This inspection identified eight minor violations, including issues with bulk food identification, cold storage temperatures for TCS foods, and hot holding temperatures. Across five recorded inspections, Hibachi Grill & Buffet has historically received mostly medium-risk classifications.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 18, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
67
Jan 6, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
82
Aug 5, 2024
Reinspection (002)
6 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
74
Apr 23, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
11 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
58
Dec 26, 2023
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
67
Violations — Aug 18, 2025 Inspection
General. bulk food removed from original container not stored in a container identifying the food by common name.
20-21.03(a)(06)
Refrigerated storage. cold storage of foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (5°c) in cold storage.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(09)
Hot storage. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food in hot storage not being held at 135°f (57°c) or above.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(c)(02)
Dispensing utensils not stored with the handle extended out from the food.
(corrected on site)
20-21.05(f)(01)
Hand-washing signage. sign / icon / poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands not provided at all hand-washing sinks used by food employees / not clearly visible to food employees.
20-21.19(g)
Containers. containers stored outside the establishment / dumpsters / compactors / compactor systems / receptacles / waste handling units for refuse / recyclables / and returnables not provided with tight-fitting lids / doors / covers, not kept covered when not in actual use. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs shall be in place at all times, except during cleaning.
20-21.20(a)(03)
Openings. outside openings not protected against the entrance of insects by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors / walls / ceilings / tight-fitting, self-closing doors, kept closed / closed windows / screening / properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects / other means.
20-21.21(b)
Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be kept clean.
20-21.22(a)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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